Cat stance - Revision history

YellowHatGuy at 05:35, 26 January 2021

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YellowHatGuy at 23:24, 8 March 2020

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YellowHatGuy at 18:54, 9 February 2020

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YellowHatGuy at 18:12, 10 March 2019

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-'''Neko-ashi dachi''' (literally: “cat’s foot stance”), or '''cat stance''' is a [[Transitional stance|transitional movement]]. ''Do not remain in cat stance for any prolonged time.'' However, any time you move your feet to transition from one [[Stances|stance]] to another, there will be a brief moment spent in a cat stance.
+'''Neko-ashi dachi''' (literally: “cat’s foot stance”), or '''cat stance''' is a [[Transitional stance|transitional movement]]. ''Do not remain in cat stance for any prolonged time.'' However, any time your feet move to transition from one [[Stances|stance]] to another, there is a brief moment spent in a cat stance.
   [video stepping from one front stance to another from the side; then a slow-motion version of this which highlights the moment when your enter cat stance.]
-In a proper cat stance, the rear supporting leg carries 90% of your bodyweight. The rear foot points 45° outward. The rear knee is slightly bent. The front toes point straightforward, one shoulder-width away from the rear leg. Only the toes and the [[Koshi|ball of the front foot]] contact the ground; the heel is raised, so that the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] is flush with the [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]], like ballerina's foot. The front foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight -- just enough to maintain your balance.
+Unlike other [[Karate|karate]] styles, a [[Goshin-Jutsu]] cat stance does not use a “T”-shaped foot placement. “T”-cat stances unnecessarily twist the knee, hindering mobility and placeing unnecessary stresses on this [[Kyūsho #Side_of_the_knee|critical joint]].
-Phrased differently, stand in a [[Ready stance|ready stance]], and shift your weight to one side. Make a one-eighth turn to the other side, raise that heel, and sink.
+In a proper cat stance, the rear supporting foot points 45° outward, and carries 90% of your bodyweight. The rear knee is slightly bent. The front toes point straightforward, one shoulder-width away from the rear leg. Only the toes and the [[Koshi|ball of the front foot]] contact the ground; the heel is raised, so that the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] is flush with the [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]], like ballerina's foot. The front foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight -- just enough to maintain your balance.
-Unlike other [[Karate|karate]] styles, the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] cat stance does not use a “T”-shaped foot placement. “T”-cat stances unnecessarily twist the knee, hindering mobility and places unnecessary stresses on this [[Kyūsho #Side_of_the_knee|critical joint]].
+Phrased differently, stand in a [[Ready stance|ready stance]], and shift your weight to one side. Make a 1/8th turn to the other side, raise that heel, and sink.
   [photo of cat stance from the front and side.]
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 ==Extended cat stance==
-An extended cat stance, is just like a cat stance, except the front is two shoulder-widths away from the rear leg.
+An extended cat stance, is like a cat stance, except the front is two shoulder-widths away from the rear leg.
-Phrased differently, stand in a [[Horse_stance|horse stance]], and shift your weight to one side. Make a one-eighth turn to the other side, raise that heel, and sink.
+Phrased differently, stand in a [[Horse_stance|horse stance]], and shift your weight to one side. Make a 1/8th turn to the other side, raise that heel, and sink.
   [photo of extended cat stance from the front and side.]
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 ==Inverted cat stance==
-One common [[Transitional stance|transition]] executed from cat stance is an inverted cat stance. From a cat stance, simultaneously lower one heel while raising the other. This sneaky move allows you to switch leading sides without any upper body motion! With this, you can deceive an opponent by suddenly moving in any direction.
+One common [[Transitional stance|transition]] executed from cat stance is an inverted cat stance. From a cat stance, simultaneously lower one heel while raising the other. This sneaky move allows you to switch leading sides without ''any'' upper body motion, so you can deceive opponents by suddenly moving in any direction.
   [video of inverting cat stance from the front and side]
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 == Walking in cat stance==
-	Walking in a cat stance is one way of silently (but slowly) transitioning forward in a way that allows rapidly turning to face another direction. This occasionally useful skill is subtly built into our [[Kata|kata]]. It also serves as an excellent drill to check if your [[Center|center]] is rising as you [[Transitional stance|transition]].
+Walking in a cat stance is one way of silently (but slowly) transitioning forward in a way that allows rapidly turning to face another direction. This occasionally useful skill is subtly built into our [[Kata|kata]]. It also serves as an excellent drill to check if your [[Center|center]] is rising as you [[Transitional stance|transition]].
 Begin in an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]], and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a [[Crane_stance#Sleeping_crane_stance|sleeping crane stance]]. Finally step out into an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] on the other side, and repeat.

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−	'''Neko-ashi-dachi''' (literally: “cat’s foot stance”), or '''cat stance''' is a [[Transitional stance\|transitional movement]]. ''Do not remain in cat stance for any prolonged time.'' However, any time you move your feet to transition from one [[Stances\|stance]] to another, there will be a brief moment spent in a cat stance.	+	'''Neko-ashi dachi''' (literally: “cat’s foot stance”), or '''cat stance''' is a [[Transitional stance\|transitional movement]]. ''Do not remain in cat stance for any prolonged time.'' However, any time you move your feet to transition from one [[Stances\|stance]] to another, there will be a brief moment spent in a cat stance.

	[video stepping from one front stance to another from the side; then a slow-motion version of this which highlights the moment when your enter cat stance.]		[video stepping from one front stance to another from the side; then a slow-motion version of this which highlights the moment when your enter cat stance.]

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 '''Neko-ashi-dachi''' (literally: “cat’s foot stance”), or '''cat stance''' is a [[Transitional stance|transitional movement]]. ''Do not remain in cat stance for any prolonged time.'' However, any time you move your feet to transition from one [[Stances|stance]] to another, there will be a brief moment spent in a cat stance.
-[video stepping from one front stance to another from the side; then a slow-motion version of this which highlights the moment when your enter cat stance.]
+ [video stepping from one front stance to another from the side; then a slow-motion version of this which highlights the moment when your enter cat stance.]
 In a proper cat stance, the rear supporting leg carries 90% of your bodyweight. The rear foot points 45° outward. The rear knee is slightly bent. The front toes point straightforward, one shoulder-width away from the rear leg. Only the toes and the [[Koshi|ball of the front foot]] contact the ground; the heel is raised, so that the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] is flush with the [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]], like ballerina's foot. The front foot only carries 10% of your bodyweight -- just enough to maintain your balance.
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 Unlike other [[Karate|karate]] styles, the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] cat stance does not use a “T”-shaped foot placement. “T”-cat stances unnecessarily twist the knee, hindering mobility and places unnecessary stresses on this [[Kyūsho #Side_of_the_knee|critical joint]].
-[photo of cat stance from the front and side.]
+ [photo of cat stance from the front and side.]
 When performed correctly, cat stance will makes your quadriceps feel like they are on fire; this is especially true for tall or lanky individuals. If you feel no discomfort, then your stance is obviously too high, and you need to lower your [[Center|center]] until you [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th02FTIgyM8 feel the burn]. Leg power is the driving force behind all karate techniques, and this is achieved by not raising you center when transitioning from one stance to another. Bobbing up and down as you step robs the power from your techniques by converting the leg’s energy into worthless vertical motion, instead of driving it all into your opponent.
-[video stepping from one in and out of cat stance; once properly, and once while bobbing.]
+ [video stepping from one in and out of cat stance; once properly, and once while bobbing.]
 ==Extended cat stance==
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 Phrased differently, stand in a [[Horse_stance|horse stance]], and shift your weight to one side. Make a one-eighth turn to the other side, raise that heel, and sink.
-[photo of extended cat stance from the front and side.]
+ [photo of extended cat stance from the front and side.]
 ==Inverted cat stance==
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 One common [[Transitional stance|transition]] executed from cat stance is an inverted cat stance. From a cat stance, simultaneously lower one heel while raising the other. This sneaky move allows you to switch leading sides without any upper body motion! With this, you can deceive an opponent by suddenly moving in any direction.
-[video of inverting cat stance]
+ [video of inverting cat stance from the front and side]
 == Walking in cat stance==
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 Begin in an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]], and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a [[Crane_stance#Sleeping_crane_stance|sleeping crane stance]]. Finally step out into an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] on the other side, and repeat.
-[video of walking cat stance, from the front  and side]
+ [video of walking cat stance, from the front  and side]
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 == Walking in cat stance==
-	Walking in a cat stance is one way of silently (but slowly) transitioning forward in a way that allows rapidly turning to face another direction. This occasionally useful skill is subtly built into our [[Kata|kata]]. It also serves as an excellent drill to check to see if you can keep your [[Center|center]] from rising as you [[Transitional stance|transition]].
+	Walking in a cat stance is one way of silently (but slowly) transitioning forward in a way that allows rapidly turning to face another direction. This occasionally useful skill is subtly built into our [[Kata|kata]]. It also serves as an excellent drill to check if your [[Center|center]] is rising as you [[Transitional stance|transition]].
 Begin in an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]], and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a [[Crane_stance#Sleeping_crane_stance|sleeping crane stance]]. Finally step out into an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] on the other side, and repeat.

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 Begin in an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]], and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a [[Crane_stance#Sleeping_crane_stance|sleeping crane stance]]. Finally step out into an [[Cat stance#Extended cat stance|extended cat stance]] on the other side, and repeat.
 [video of walking cat stance, from the front  and side]
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 	Walking in a cat stance is one way of silently (but slowly) transitioning forward in a way that allows rapidly turning to face another direction. This occasionally useful skill is subtly built into our kata. It also serves as an excellent drill to check to see if you can keep your [[Center|center]] from rising as you [[Transitional stance|transition]].
-Begin in an extended cat stance, and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a sleeping crane stance. Finally step out into an extended cat stance on the other side, and repeat.
+Begin in an extended cat stance, and shift your weight forward into an abbreviated [[Front stance|front stance]]. Then, pull your trailing leg up to your lead leg, and slide your trailing leg’s instep up along your calf into a [[Crane_stance#Sleeping_crane_stance|sleeping crane stance]]. Finally step out into an extended cat stance on the other side, and repeat.
 [video of walking cat stance, from the front  and side]